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By Genesis ogiri  Alhaji Ibrahim Tiamiyu Adebayo, Chief Executive Officer of Ibromiyu Ventures, has been bestowed with the prestigious Peace Iconic Award at the 4th Annual Global Convention of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The epoch-making convention witnessed an impressive convergence of distinguished peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, conflict resolution practitioners and peacebuilding advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora, who assembled to celebrate personalities whose professional trajectories and leadership engagements reflect the imperatives of peace, social cohesion and sustainable human development. The conferment of the award on Adebayo represents an institutional recognition of the strategic relevance of entrepreneurial leadership and private-sector participation in fostering societal advancement. His emergence among the award recipients further highlights the importance of engagi...

 By Genesis ogiri  The Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management has hosted its 4th Annual Global Convention in Abuja, bringing together an eminent assemblage of peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, distinguished scholars, conflict management practitioners and development advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace, security and social cohesion in a diverse society. The convention, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, was themed “Advancing Peace, Security and Social Cohesion in a Diverse Society,” reflecting the imperative of building resilient institutions, fostering inclusive communities and strengthening collaborative mechanisms for addressing the complexities of conflict in an increasingly interconnected world. The gathering provided a strategic platform for intellectual engagement, institutional networking and the exchange of perspectives on contemporary peace and security challenges, with ...

   By Genesis ogiri  Ambassador Angela N. Nwangwa, a humanitarian advocate, entrepreneur and social development enthusiast, has been conferred with the prestigious designation of Certified Global Peace Ambassador and admitted as a Senior Member of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management in recognition of her professional conduct and demonstrated commitment to peace promotion, conflict resolution and harmonious coexistence across diverse communities. The institutional distinction, formalised through a membership certificate issued on August 2, 2026, confers on her the global designation of Certified Global Peace Ambassador, with authorisation to use GPA before her name and SiGPCM after her name, subject to the institute's stated licensing requirements. The recognition further integrates her into a professional network committed to advancing peace advocacy, conflict prevention and sustainable social transformation. Ambassador Angela's professional ...

 By Genesis ogiri  Akile Benjamin Bende has been honoured with the prestigious Global Peace Ambassador Award by the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management at its 4th Annual Global Convention held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The high-profile international convention attracted an eminent assemblage of peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, distinguished scholars, conflict management practitioners and peacebuilding advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora, who converged to celebrate individuals recognised for their commitment to advancing peace, social cohesion and sustainable conflict resolution. The conferment represents a significant institutional recognition, reflecting the institute’s commitment to identifying and honouring individuals whose contributions and professional engagements align with the universal ideals of peaceful coexistence, conflict prevention and constructive societal transformation. The Global Peace Ambassador Award al...

 By Genesis ogiri  Bishop Deborah Johnson, a distinguished apostolic minister of the Gospel, has been conferred with the prestigious Doctoral Fellowship of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management at its 4th Annual Global Convention held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The high-profile international gathering attracted an eminent assemblage of peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, distinguished scholars, conflict management practitioners and peacebuilding advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora, who converged to celebrate outstanding personalities and reinforce the universal imperative of peaceful coexistence, institutional collaboration and sustainable conflict resolution. The conferment on Bishop Johnson represents a significant institutional distinction, recognising the relevance of spiritual leadership, moral influence and faith-based engagement in advancing the frontiers of peacebuilding, social cohesion and constructive societal tra...

 By Genesis ogiri  Guwom Shepwong Blessing, Senior Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Plateau State, has been inducted as a Peace Ambassador and admitted as a Full Member of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management at its 4th Annual Global Convention held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The high-profile international convention attracted an eminent assemblage of peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, distinguished scholars, conflict management practitioners and peacebuilding advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora, providing a strategic platform for institutional recognition, professional networking and the advancement of global peace initiatives. Her dual recognition as a Peace Ambassador and Full Member represents a significant institutional distinction, underscoring the importance of inclusive leadership, public service engagement and cross-sectoral collaboration in strengthening the global p...